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8 African companies that rebranded / refreshed their brand identity in 2024
From tech startups to media publications, telecom corporation and VC firm, here are 8 African companies that refreshed their identity or underwent…
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Tunmise Afape
Dex Ghana confirms dEX Design Conference will return this September
The dEX Design Conference (formerly called Artmosphere), which was last held in 2022, will take place on September 20, 2025, at the ISSER Conference…
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Tunmise Afape
Nigerian financial services company, First Bank Nigeria (FBN) Holdings PLC, rebrands as First HoldCo Plc
Nigerian financial services company, First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc, oannounced its rebrand as First HoldCo Plc, as part of plans to create a…
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Google Fonts adds 2 typefaces—created by a Nigerian and a Zimbabwean designer—to its catalogue
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"It's a dream come true" — Zimbabwean visual communicator and type designer, Taurai Valerie Mtake, on working with Google Fonts to create…
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10 African digital products and platforms you should know and use as a creative/creator
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Seyi Olusanya on getting into type design, founding Afrotype, and collaborating with Google Fonts
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Ife Aminu: On saying yes to everything, and going from a graphic design intern to a visual design lead — #008
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Liz Ogunoye: On how curiosity led her to design, finding a community of diligent people, and her mission to tell stories for the next…
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TCN Monthly Recap: January 2025 Edition
Here's a recap of the stories—news, events, opportunities, resources, insights, opinions and conversations—we published in January 2025 and some other…
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Tunmise Afape
Nigerian type designer launches new typeface inspired by the traditional Oja flute from Eastern Nigeria
Oja Display, designed by Chisaokwu Joboson, is a bold and expressive typeface inspired by the anatomical structure of the traditional Oja flute from…
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Tunmise Afape
Emerging Expressions announces open call for the second edition of its art fair for Nigerian undergraduates
Creath is inviting all undergraduate students—artists and filmmakers—across Nigerian universities, art institutions, and art foundations to participate…
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Tunmise Afape
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Paystack's founding designer quits company after 9 years
Opemipo Aikomo, Paystack’s founding designer, has announced his exit from the company after “9 years of designing and leading what has become one of the…
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Tunmise Afape
Nigerian mobility-tech company MAX NG is now MAX
"Say goodbye to MAX NG and hello to MAX — a bold new identity at the forefront of Africa’s transition to electric mobility," the announcement stated.
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Dex Ghana confirms dEX Design Conference will return this September
The dEX Design Conference (formerly called Artmosphere), which was last held in 2022, will take place on September 20, 2025, at the ISSER Conference…
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Tunmise Afape
Nigerian financial services company, First Bank Nigeria (FBN) Holdings PLC, rebrands as First HoldCo Plc
Nigerian financial services company, First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc, oannounced its rebrand as First HoldCo Plc, as part of plans to create a…
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Tunmise Afape
Nigerian type designer launches new typeface inspired by the traditional Oja flute from Eastern Nigeria
Oja Display, designed by Chisaokwu Joboson, is a bold and expressive typeface inspired by the anatomical structure of the traditional Oja flute from…
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Tunmise Afape
Paystack's founding designer quits company after 9 years
Opemipo Aikomo, Paystack’s founding designer, has announced his exit from the company after “9 years of designing and leading what has become one of the…
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Tunmise Afape
Nigerian mobility-tech company MAX NG is now MAX
"Say goodbye to MAX NG and hello to MAX — a bold new identity at the forefront of Africa’s transition to electric mobility," the announcement stated.
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Tunmise Afape
Nigerian Real Estate Development Company, Adron Homes, unveils new logo
While Adron Homes says the rebrand is its way of staying ahead of the curve, it has received criticism for the new logo, with some calling it…
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Tunmise Afape
Nigerian multidisciplinary designer releases first typeface—Agụ Display, a decorative, rounded, sans-serif display typeface—in collaboration…
Agụ Display, a decorative, rounded, sans-serif display typeface featuring a substitution axis that makes the letters dance, is inspired by Nsibidi, an…
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Tunmise Afape
Winners at the 2024 Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF) Awards Night
For this year’s edition of the Award, the big winners were Insight Publicis Limited, X3M Marketing Ideas Limited, and Noah’s Ark Communications Limited…
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The Next Batch: Rowland Olamide on the inspiration behind Batch's first community project and collaborating with Tendril
Rowland Olamide, founder and creative director of Batch, talks about how the collaboration with Tendril came about, the inspiration behind 'The Next…
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Tunmise Afape
Liz Ogunoye: On how curiosity led her to design, finding a community of diligent people, and her mission to tell stories for the next…
[What motivates me to want to keep creating] changes every now and then, but the theme stays central: At its core, I want to be able to tell stories for…
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Tunmise Afape
The Torsche wants to redefine the narrative around design in Africa
The Torsche, founded by Deji Ajetomobi, is a movement to improve the value of design and arts in Africa by showcasing exceptional creative works and…
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Tunmise Afape
Boluwatife Sonaike: On finding digital art, translating ideas to visuals, and how he is always feeding his visual bank — #024
I spend a lot of time researching. And research for me is about feeding my visual bank... If research is done right, it shortens the amount of time it…
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Tunmise Afape
Seyi Olusanya on getting into type design, founding Afrotype, and collaborating with Google Fonts
In a conversation with The Creatives Note, Seyi Olusanya, the founder of Afrotype, talks about getting into type design, founding Afrotype, and…
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Tunmise Afape
Inside Creative Nestlings’ evolution: From a community to an African creative network and startup building for African creatives …
How South Africa-based social sculptor, father, aspiring filmmaker, & entrepreneur dillion s. phiri founded & grew a community for African creatives …
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Tunmise Afape
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Chisaokwu Joboson talks working with Google Fonts on the Ojuju typeface, the public reaction to its launch, and his mission to create more…
The Creatives Note caught up with Nigerian-based brand and type designer Chisaokwu Joboson to discuss the inspiration behind the Ojuju typeface, and how…
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Tunmise Afape
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Bolutife Awakan: On finding design, constantly learning and investing in herself, and the role of strategy in design — #023
"I invested a lot in learning about myself; understanding myself and knowing when I'm falling short. I learnt to know my strengths and my weaknesses and…
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8 African companies that rebranded / refreshed their brand identity in 2024
From tech startups to media publications, telecom corporation and VC firm, here are 8 African companies that refreshed their identity or underwent…
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Tunmise Afape
Designer loses a 3-month contract after sharing the project 'without client's knowledge'; where does the law stand on copyright?
Client terminates a designer's 3-month contract for sharing the work without their knowledge. What does the law says on copyright and ownership of a…
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Tunmise Afape
"Closing the studio was a very tough decision to make"— Seyi Olusanya on closing Dá Design Studio
Nigerian design studio Dá Design Studio closing its doors in 2023 came as a shock to many. The studio's co-founder Seyi Olusanya has opened up on why…
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Luxurious Urban Mobility (LUMO): Useful desirability approach to car design in Africa
Daryl K. Chirombo, a Zimbabwean industrial designer, shares his design approach, philosophy, and rationale for Luxurious Urban Mobility (LUMO).
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Vome Studio's identity revamp for Bentsi-Enchill modernises its visual identity without compromising its esteemed 20-year legacy
Rather than a complete overhaul of the identity, Vome studio chose a nuanced redesign approach, making the logo more accessible and subtly refined. The…
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Bransolute's brand refresh for AjoCard conveys its vision to deliver financial services to the excluded
For this project, Bransolute set out to convey AjoCard’s goal to “empower individuals to manage their finances through an agency banking model and…
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Tunmise Afape
AFCON 2023 Identity: A Beautiful Story of Strength and Unity through Football
The new AFCON identity - designed by Designwerk, an independent, full-service creative agency - pays homage to the richness of the Ivorian culture and…
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Tunmise Afape
Creath Art Marketplace—Art Meets Technology: How Creath is using technology to bridge the gap between artists and art collectors
Using technology, Creath wants to help artists reach more audience while helping them earn on secondary sales of their artwork with its art marketplace
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Tunmise Afape

Opportunities and Resources

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Emerging Expressions announces open call for the second edition of its art fair for Nigerian undergraduates
Creath is inviting all undergraduate students—artists and filmmakers—across Nigerian universities, art institutions, and art foundations to participate…
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Tunmise Afape
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dot.ateliers announces open call for its 2025 Artist Residency in Accra, Ghana
The dot.ateliers artist residency program invites artists, with a primary focus on painting and drawing, to immerse themselves in an inspiring and…
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Tunmise Afape
G.A.S. Foundation announces open call for the 2024 Tilga Art Prize Nigeria Edition
The Tilga Art Prize is open to artists between the ages of 18 and 30 working and living in Nigeria, or of Nigerian descent.
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Tunmise Afape
Bic Art Master Africa is accepting entries for the 2024 edition of its art competition
The Bic Art Master Africa is open to all Africa and Middle East residents aged 13 years or older, and encourages talents to showcase their creativity…
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Tunmise Afape
The Mensah-Bonsu Foundation in partnership with New Comma announces the inaugural cycle of The Mensah-Bonsu Foundation Student Bursary
The Mensah-Bonsu Foundation, a private operating foundation providing facilitation of access to education for Ghanaians, in partnership with New Comma…
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Tunmise Afape
CHALE WOTE Street Art Festival announces the call for artists for its 2024 edition
This call is open to all artistes who have been professionally active for at least 2 years and with a visible commitment to their professional artistic…
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Tunmise Afape
Rele Arts Foundation announces the open call for its 2025 Young Contemporaries residency program
Now entering its 10th edition, the Young Contemporaries (YC) program - which includes a residency and exhibition program - is tailored to empower young…
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Tunmise Afape
Rencontres de Bamako announces open call for applications for the 14th edition of Bamako Encounters, the African Photography Biennale
The open call for the14th Bamako Encounters is open to artists from the African continent and its diaspora – photographers and videographers, amateurs…
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Opinions

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UDC 2024: A showcase and celebration of African contemporary design and creativity
The Untitled Designers Conference 2024 was a celebration of African (Nigerian) contemporary design, fostering community, and providing valuable…
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5 African Film Festivals you should know
For this list, I have put together 5 African film festivals you should know about and plan to attend if you are interested in film festivals.
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Ojo A. Omobolade
Osun State faces public backlash for new logo; what is the outrage about?
"THIS IS THE WORST LOGO EVER! No ifs, buts, maybes…This is a full-on assault on my eyes, a war crime against visual harmony, a grotesque cacophony of…
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Tunmise Afape
10 African digital products and platforms you should know and use as a creative/creator
Despite the issue of investment and funding, we still have people building for African creatives and creators. This article covers digital products and…
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Tunmise Afape
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How To Build Meaningful Relationships As A Creative
Genuine human connection and interaction can be achieved by being intentional as it requires directing efforts toward it... Building on relationships…
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TCN Monthly Recap

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TCN Monthly Recap: January 2025 Edition
Here's a recap of the stories—news, events, opportunities, resources, insights, opinions and conversations—we published in January 2025 and some other…
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Tunmise Afape
TCN Monthly Recap: December 2024 Edition
Here's a recap of the stories—news, events, opportunities, resources, insights, opinions and conversations—we published in December and some other…
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Tunmise Afape
TCN Monthly Recap: November 2024 Edition
Here's a recap of the stories—news, events, opportunities, resources, insights, opinions and conversations—we published in November and some other…
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Tunmise Afape
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The Creatives Note
TCN Monthly Recap: October 2024 Edition
Here's a recap of the stories—news, events, opportunities, resources, insights, opinions and conversations—we published in October and some other…
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Tunmise Afape
TCN Monthly Recap: September 2024 Edition
Here's a recap of the stories—news, events, opportunities, resources, insights, opinions and conversations—we published in September and some other…
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The Creatives Note
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Tunmise Afape
TCN Monthly Recap: August 2024 Edition
Here's a recap of the stories—news, events, opportunities, resources, insights, opinions and conversations—we published in August and some other…
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